Part of Big Nate Novels, book 2
First published 2010
Nate faces his worst nightmare when Mrs. Godfrey pairs him with Gina for a class project. Gina ranks as his number one enemy, and Mrs. Godfrey earned the nickname Godzilla for good reason. Things get worse when Gina joins his fleeceball team just as Nate prepares to capture his first championship. He sees this as his chance for greatness, but Gina threatens to steal his spotlight or destroy everything he's worked for. Nate must navigate the dual challenge of surviving a school assignment with his rival while leading his team to victory. The pressure mounts as he tries to avoid another trip to detention. This self proclaimed genius discovers that middle school throws curveballs when you least expect them. Success in both the classroom and on the fleeceball court hangs in the balance as Nate battles his greatest opponent.
Genres: fiction, humor, contemporary, sports, middle-grade
Vibes: fast-paced, humorous, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, underdog
216 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins